LB: The Ever-Continuing Changing of the Guard

by Larry Brody

Alas, poor Netflix. Sacrificing quality for quantity never really works in the arts. And, yes, I still consider film and TV to be arts.

Reality Check is HERE read article

Herbie J Pilato & “the tasteful gossip” of Ron & Clint Howard’s new memoir

(EDITOR’S NOTE: We admit it. LB has talked about his reaction to The Boys a couple of times (HERE and HERE) but we’re happy to bring you Herbie J’s genuine, oh-so professional review. And guess what? Turns out he’s smitten with this book too.)

by Herbie J Pilato

Who hasn’t enjoyed Ron Howard on “The Andy Griffith Show” and “Happy Days,” or his younger brother Clint Howard on “Gentle Ben,” and in a remarkable guest spot on “Star Trek”? read article

LB: Have You Read ‘SHuSH?

by Larry Brody

Earlier this week I recommended a book by the brothers Howard (AKA Ron and Clint). Today I’m recommending something book-related but not a book.

Nosirree. This time around I’m talking about an e-newsletter.

And not just any e-newsletter. A genuine literary one, about subjects of interest to non-fiction writers and readers. read article

LB: Levi’s or Levis…WTF?

by Larry Brody

Okay, here it is. The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth about a misperception I’ve never understood:

Found on FaceBook. Gems like this are a big part of what keeps me there.

Nathan Bransford: How (and why) to personalize a query letter

Nathan Bransford gives us some soothing info about one of the most stressful situations known to the writing life – writing a properly helpful query letter, one that doesn’t get too personal but is indeed personal enough. Like so much of Nathan’s writing, this is pure gold.

by Nathan Bransford read article